Research-Backed, Happiness-Forward
Our mission is to help spread happiness and well-being through thoughtfully designed, high-quality paper products based on the latest research in positive psychology.
Meet the Founder
"I found myself out of sorts, a daily feeling of 'meh.' On paper, everything seemed fine but I couldn't get out of my rut. Then, I discovered positive psychology and learned how I could take back control."
It was the fall of 2020 and I was not well.
It was a perfect storm - the pandemic, remote work, burn-out, empty nesting, phone addiction, a couple of injuries that made my normal course of therapy (aka running) unattainable. Adam Grant described it perfectly when he wrote a New York Times article the following year about an emotional state he termed languishing:
“Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield. And it might be the dominant emotion [of the year].”
I wasn’t exactly depressed, but I certainly wasn’t myself. I had a bad case of the “mehs.”
I was languishing.
Enter Positive Psychology
Searching for resources, I started reading about positive psychology and eventually enrolled in a year-long Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania. My inner geek was in heaven! I discovered an entire field of scientific research devoted to well-being. I learned that feeling 'blah' wasn’t just an individual struggle, but a shared human experience that can be transformed through positive interventions.
But, more importantly, I also felt a personal shift as I began to apply theory to practice. Since humans are wired to have a negativity bias, taking regular, consistent, and intentional actions became essential. I began organizing my day around well-being and happiness, instead of productivity.
In a full-circle moment, I also rediscovered my love for journaling, which had been a touchstone ritual since childhood but had fallen by the wayside as I was juggling kids and work, believing I couldn't justify a few moments each day for myself. In this age of technology and 24/7 phone usage, returning to pen and paper became a blessing and game-changer for my mental health.
Fast forward. Our promise to you.
Today, I'm happy to report that I'm...happy! Not in a toxic positivity way, but in that I feel a renewed sense of optimism, abundance, and resilience.
I founded Psych Paper Press as a platform to help others like you on their journey from languishing to flourishing. Our writing tools, resources, and approach are grounded in foundational positive psychology principles, including:
- Creating meaningful connections with people and being fully present in those interactions
- Using mindful reflection through writing to develop personal resilience
- Finding and engaging in activities that put you in a state of "flow"
- Cultivating positive emotions to enhance overall well-being
- Setting and tracking meaningful goals that align with your values
- Recognizing and celebrating small wins and progress along the way
Our promise, born from a personal journey, is that every page of our high-quality products translates these research-backed insights into practical daily tools. We believe in the power of putting pen to paper – not just as a ritual, but as a scientifically-supported pathway to greater purpose, connection, and joy.
THANK YOU for supporting our small but mighty community.
The Positive Psychology Planner
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